that's trey morrison, standing with his mom rachel and little brother luke. all three waving for the camera. at the game and on the milwaukee brewers' big screen. there to celebrate trey's 12th birthday, and to honor their dad. just listen. >> recognizing today's hero, colonel jay morrison. >> reporter: their dad is colonel jay morrison, most recently serving in kuwait. gone for an entire year. here with trey, right before he deployed last july, showing off trey's honor roll certificate. colonel morrison has had to miss so many milestones, like birthdays, sending messages from overseas. >> i'm very proud of the man that you're becoming and know that i always carry you in my heart. i love you, buddy. >> reporter: but when colonel morrison and his wife heard he'd be back in time this year -- well, just watch. >> colonel morrison has missed trey's last three birthdays. but today, we have a special surprise.